COURSE CURRICULUM

The Communication Design (MA) program, conducted in English, is a 90 ECTS interdisciplinary master’s degree focused on blending practical design skills with sociopolitical and cultural insights. In the first semester, students study Project Management in Sociopolitical Contexts (5 ECTS, 3 HWS), Cultural Studies (5 ECTS, 3 HWS), and Contemporary Leadership Culture (5 ECTS, 3 HWS), laying a foundation in management, culture, and leadership. The curriculum also includes extensive Culture & Environmental Studies, divided into two parts across semesters, with the first part offering 10 ECTS and 6 HWS. Advanced Research Methodologies (5 ECTS, 3 HWS) and Ethics and the Digital (5 ECTS) modules prepare students to critically engage with research and digital ethical issues. Students explore design theory through Design & Aesthetic Discourses and Design as a Culture Knowledge, each offering 10 ECTS and 6 HWS, deepening their understanding of design as a cultural practice. Speculative Futures (5 ECTS, 3 HWS) encourages forward-thinking design approaches. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration through university-wide electives and projects across faculties. The course culminates in a Master Thesis and Colloquium (20 ECTS), where students apply their acquired knowledge to independent research or design projects. Overall, this MA program equips students with a critical, cultural, and practical perspective, preparing them for advanced roles in communication design and related fields.